Word Meaning 思いきや
おもいきや
omoikiya
思いきや is read as おもいきや (omoikiya) and means contrary to expectations.
Meaning
English
- contrary to expectations
- or so we thought, but ...
Reading
Kana
おもいきや
Romaji
omoikiya
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2あっさり断られると思いきや、彼女は承諾してくれました。
I had expected an outright refusal, but to my surprise she agreed.
もっと古典的な顔立ちなのかと思いきや、今の時代でも充分通用する美形です。
I expected more classical features, but hers is a beauty that would do well even in this age.